Today's Best Fishing Times for
Tulsa, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Tulsa, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Tulsa, Oklahoma offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, with productive lakes, rivers, and urban ponds all within a short drive of downtown. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, striped bass hybrids, and more on the Arkansas River system, Keystone Lake, Fort Gibson Lake, and neighborhood reservoirs around Tulsa. From bank fishing access to serious boat tactics, Tulsa fishing opportunities are accessible year-round. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Tulsa include: Keystone Lake, Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, Oologah Lake, Skiatook Lake, Fort Gibson Lake, Lake Hudson, Claremore Lake, Keystone Dam, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:34 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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    62%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 62% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    380,038 km
    Proximity:
    60.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Tulsa
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    05:19 am - 07:19 am
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    11:33 am - 01:33 pm
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    05:32 pm - 07:32 pm
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    11:05 pm - 01:05 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 62% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -34 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Mon, 6 Jul 22:30 • 36.154, -95.993
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Tulsa

Fishing in Tulsa, Oklahoma revolves around the Arkansas River and its major reservoirs: Keystone Lake to the west, Fort Gibson Lake to the southeast, and Skiatook and Oologah within an easy drive. These systems give anglers a mix of river current, rocky bluffs, flooded timber, brush piles, and riprap shorelines that hold game fish all year. Bank anglers and boaters alike can find productive water close to town, including urban lakes like LaFortune Park and smaller city reservoirs.

Seasonal patterns in the Tulsa area follow typical southern reservoir cycles. In late winter and early spring, crappie concentrate along creek channels, standing timber, and deeper brush in Keystone and Oologah, then slide shallow to spawn on pea gravel and brushy banks as water temps push into the 50s and low 60s. Bass in Keystone, Skiatook, and Fort Gibson stage on secondary points, channel swings, and rocky transitions before moving to shallow flats and pockets to spawn. White bass and hybrid striped bass make strong spring runs up the Verdigris, Neosho, and feeder creeks; watch for current seams and gravel bars.

Through summer, Tulsa anglers do best by targeting offshore structure and low-light windows. On clear lakes like Skiatook and Oologah, bass and walleye relate to main-lake points, humps, and brush piles in 15–25 feet. Early and late, work topwaters and walking baits over points and shallow rock; as the sun climbs, switch to Carolina rigs, football jigs, or deep-diving crankbaits. Keystone’s slightly more stained water lets power techniques shine longer into the day: square-bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and Texas-rigged plastics around laydowns, docks, and riprap consistently produce.

Catfishing around Tulsa is excellent from spring through fall. Channel catfish stack along windswept banks, riprap, and creek mouths on Keystone, Oologah, and Fort Gibson; punch bait, chicken liver, or cut shad under a slip cork or on bottom rigs works well. Blue catfish are more structure-oriented—target main-river ledges, channel bends, and flats adjacent to the river channel with fresh cut shad on heavy bottom rigs. Flathead catfish favor live bait such as sunfish or shad fished around timber, rock piles, and bridge pilings in the Arkansas River and reservoir arms.

Urban and bank-access opportunities are a key part of Tulsa fishing. LaFortune Park, Veterans Park ponds, and other neighborhood lakes often hold bass, bluegill, and catfish. Focus on corners of ponds where wind pushes in, culvert inlets, and any visible cover. A simple approach—weightless soft plastics for bass, small jigs or worms for panfish, and slip-float rigs with cut bait for catfish—covers most situations without a boat.

Practical tactics for Tulsa include keeping a small selection of proven lures: medium-diving crankbaits in shad and craw patterns, 3/8–1/2 oz spinnerbaits for stained water, 4–6 inch soft-plastic worms and creature baits, 1/16–1/8 oz crappie jigs with tubes or small swimbaits, and a few topwaters for dawn and dusk. In the reservoirs, always pay attention to wind direction and current; baitfish and active predators stack on wind-blown points, secondary points inside coves, and any structure intersecting moving water. In the river, concentrate on eddies, wing dams, and current breaks where fish can ambush food without fighting heavy flow.

The Best Fishing Spots around Tulsa

Keystone Lake

A powerhouse fishery just west of Tulsa, Keystone Lake is known for striped bass and hybrid striped bass, plus solid numbers of blue and channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, and crappie; spring runs concentrate sandies and hybrids in creeks, summer topwater feeds happen on main-lake points, and cooler months reward deep jigging near the river channel—shore anglers do well at access areas near the dam and bridges, while boaters can roam flats and drop-offs across the Cimarron and Arkansas arms; many anglers also hop between Keystone and Oologah Lake depending on bite and wind.

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

One of Oklahoma’s most famous fisheries within a comfortable drive of Tulsa, Grand Lake delivers trophy largemouth bass, slabs of crappie, dependable white bass, spotted bass, blue and flathead catfish, plus paddlefish opportunities nearby; docks, gravel points, and mid-lake structure shine year-round, with spring crappie shoots in the coves and summer bass on brush and ledges—boat access is superb, while shore anglers find piers and park banks around Grove and other towns; anglers often pair trips with Lake Hudson during seasonal shad movements.

Oologah Lake

Northeast of Tulsa, Oologah Lake is renowned for big blue catfish, aggressive white bass (including schooling action), hybrids, crappie, and solid bass fishing; windblown points, river-channel ledges, and timbered coves hold fish through the seasons, with spring crappie spawns near brush and summer cats on ledges and humps—ample ramps and marinas favor boaters, but anglers score from shore at parks, causeways, and fishing jetties; many compare patterns week-to-week with Skiatook Lake to follow bait.

Skiatook Lake

Clear, scenic Skiatook Lake fishes well for smallmouth and largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, and crappie; rocky main-lake points, submerged roadbeds, and mid-depth brush attract predators, with hybrids chasing shad on windward banks and topwater mornings in early summer—kayakers and bass boats excel along the Osage arm, while shore fishing is productive at parks and rocky access areas; anglers often alternate with Keystone Lake to target hybrids and water clarity.

Fort Gibson Lake

A versatile reservoir southeast of Tulsa, Fort Gibson Lake offers great action for white bass (notably spring runs), catfish, crappie, and black bass; creek mouths, riprap, and river-channel bends shine year-round, with topwater schooling activity common in summer and brush piles producing crappie through fall—shoreline parks give bank access, while numerous ramps support bass boats and crappie rigs; many anglers link it with Lake Hudson to follow shad and current along the river chain.

Lake Hudson

Located along the Grand (Neosho) River system, Lake Hudson is known for dependable white bass action, quality crappie, catfish, and solid largemouth catches; river-current edges, bluff banks, and brushy coves are prime targets, with spring runs funneling fish toward inflows and late-summer schooling near islands—boaters enjoy plentiful ramps and marinas, while shore anglers find access at parks and causeways; it often pairs well in a day trip with Fort Gibson Lake or Grand Lake o' the Cherokees.

Claremore Lake

A convenient, family-friendly lake northeast of Tulsa, Claremore Lake provides accessible fishing for crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and sunfish; fishing docks, piers, and bank-friendly parks make it a favorite for shore anglers, while small craft work shoreline vegetation, points, and brush—spring crappie and bluegill action is reliable, and summer evenings bring catfish bites; many locals alternate quick trips here with Oologah Lake when wind limits boat options.

Keystone Dam

Below Keystone Dam, the tailwater is a high-percentage spot for striped and hybrid striped bass, blue catfish, sauger, white bass, and seasonal runs keyed to discharge; anglers cast jigs, swimbaits, and live/cut bait into current seams and eddies from accessible banks and platforms, while jet boats and kayaks probe deeper slots when conditions allow—many plan sessions here before exploring Keystone Lake or the lower Arkansas River depending on releases.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Tulsa area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Tulsa. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Swan Lake - 2.91270855664km , Berryhill Creek - 5.92692955084km , Theisen Dam - 5.92768179201km , Bigheart Creek - 6.46015151233km , Harlow Creek - 6.76203586006km , Dirty Butter Creek - 7.10859938533km , Mooser Creek - 7.27367841109km , Oknoname 143006 Dam - 8.55193337217km , Sand Springs Dam - 8.68117218813km , Oknoname 143001 Dam - 9.24920210711km , Yahola Dam - 9.47928074018km , Oknoname 143005 Dam - 10.06484378518km , Oknoname 143017 Dam - 10.18109655521km , Oknoname 143007 Dam - 10.64301096289km , Parthenia Number 3 Dam - 11.04747966368km , Parthenia Lake Number 2 Dam - 11.56339978164km , Parthenia Dam - 12.07024418036km , Recreation Lake - 12.071536989km , Fred Creek - 12.30655412124km , Fisher Creek - 12.346761897km , Recreation Lake Dam - 12.36976671943km , Vettie Cooley Dam - 13.01511243305km , Oknoname 143015 Dam - 13.09797078772km , Joe Creek - 14.01204600273km , Oknoname 037069 Dam - 14.80506155519km , Oknoname 143018 Dam - 14.82374195199km , Nickel Creek - 14.96454656841km , Oknoname 037070 Dam - 15.02220496393km , Hager Creek - 15.31819061979km , Oknoname 143014 Dam - 15.48727462316km , Oknoname 143013 Dam - 15.60908043769km , Mingo Creek - 15.71439281839km , Hominy Creek - 15.72253131873km , Oknoname 113001 Dam - 16.06327379935km , Oknoname 143012 Dam - 16.56311126126km , Fair Oil Company Dam - 16.775453268km , Ownoname 037066 Dam - 16.87473740337km , Gish Dam - 17.04047993823km , Shell Dam - 17.14978829447km , Owasso Lake Dam - 17.66458334532km

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